LifeX Labs is a purpose-built space for collaboration and invention.

Exceptional start-up companies are invited to move their operations to our Pittsburgh HQ. Here, companies realize their vision, hone their skills and gather momentum to bring their product to the market place.

The labs are where pioneering science meets commercial expertise. It's where we nurture the next generation of biotechnology companies.

In the LifeX Labs, companies do not only benefit from funding and state-of-the-art facilities, they’re also mentored by our active management group and an experienced team of scientific entrepreneurs.

There’s a carefully curated program of support, assisting with everything from scientific insight and strategy to marketing and contract negotiations.

EVALUATION PROCESS

Every start-up considered for the LifeX Labs goes through a thorough evaluation process. We look at proof-of-concept data and ensure the resulting product fulfills a significant unmet health need.

We're looking for groundbreaking ideas that have the potential to meet a global unmet health need.

Our key areas of focus include:

I HAVE NEVER BEEN SO ENERGISED AND SO OPTIMISTIC ABOUT WORKING WITH A TEAM OF SCIENTISTS AND ENTREPRENEURS UNTIL I CAME INTO CONTACT WITH LIFEX.

— Danith Ly - Founder, ChiraGen

CASE STUDY

PEPTILOGICS

To manage our large portfolio effectively, we lead, or co-lead, investments. It means we can drive the terms, and avoid diluting our resources across the portfolio.

A good example of this is Peptilogics; LifeX’s CEO, Dr Dietrich Stephan identified the early-stage biotechnology company as an excellent solution to the large and growing antibiotic resistant superbug pandemic.

Stephan then joined the company as Chairman of the Board and put the team and financing in place. This unlocked both Peter Thiel as an investor, as well as attracting a truly world class management team.

Peptilogics is indicative of the thinking, commitment and support that an innovator can expect from LifeX, both in terms of drive and science-based business acumen.